Educational and Community Outreach

Members of the Longmont Astronomical Society provide equipment and support for local schools, city and county recreation departments, Boy and Girl Scout groups, the U.S. Forest Service, and other organizations each year. This outreach comes in several forms:

• LAS regularly scheduled star parties
• Star parties specially requested by a group
• Daytime star parties (for viewing the daytime moon, or for using telescopes with filters for safe viewing of sunspots, solar flares, prominences, etc.)
• Depending on availability, an LAS member may be able to visit a class or group to discuss a project they're working on
• Some members may be able to meet with teachers to help design an astronomy class
• Our monthly meetings are open to the public. See our events calendar or home page for information on featured guest speakers.
• The LAS has donated telescope kits to public libraries. All you need is a library card and a clear night. 

If your group is interested in having LAS members provide equipment and support for your event, please check our star party calendar and then contact our Coordinator with your request.